Key Features
Spatial Organization and Way Finding
Flexible Workspaces
A series of street and neighbourhoods were developed complete with corridors and pathways to organize and guide users through various departments
Portable Meeting Rooms and Ergonomic Workstations
Services Rendered
3D Modelling + Animations
Architectural Design
Building Conditions Assessments + Audits
Contract Administration
Cost Analysis
Functional Space Programming
Industrial Architecture
Interior Design
3D Modelling + Animations
Development of three dimensional imagery and animations to visually communicate with our clients.
Architectural Design
We offer comprehensive design services ranging from schematic design, design development, construction document to contract administration for new builds, additions and renovation projects. Our studio has a continuous presence throughout the project; from concept to completion.
Building Conditions Assessments + Audits
A detailed and comprehensive review of existing conditions, a building condition assessment report describes existing building conditions and makes recommendations for the repair or replacement of building systems to support the functional and aesthetic requirements of the project.
National + Ontario Building Code Review
Fire & Life Safety
Barrier Free Accessibility: Interior and Exterior Environment
Contract Administration
Providing quality assurance through regular site visits, ensuring construction is being performed in accordance with the design, specified details and relevant codes and standards.
Cost Analysis
Our studio develops cost analysis to support programming, feasibility studies, design and general review services. We prepare order of magnitude cost estimates that reference a library of unit costs and construction methods to identify the cost of the project and quantify the scope of work. Our cost analyses is led by our in house professional quantity surveyors - we use real construction cost data that has been collected over thirty years of practice
Functional Space Programming
Functional space programming develops a detailed list of interior and exterior spaces required to support a project. Programming is focused on quantifying spaces, developing the overall size of building or site and identifying ideal relationships between spaces. This process guides the development of the project.
Industrial Architecture
Heavy industry has realized significant success, improved health and safety and productivity in the work environment by our studio providing design solutions tailored to their specific industrial environments.
Interior Design
Our studio knows how to bring interiors to life. We are skilled at visioning spatial solutions that create desirable interior work spaces. New spatial environments are supported with the selection of interior finishes, colours, furniture and equipment.
Parameters
- Staged Construction: Staged construction and a strategic phasing plan allowed existing spaces to remain fully functional for staff while remaining spaces were under construction
- Noise: Controlling noise in meeting areas and open work environments
- Lighting: Maximize the amount of natural lighting throughout the entire office complex
- Way Finding: Develop a means to easily navigate space
Solutions
- Phasing Plans: Strategic phasing plans with clear hoarding lines were established in partnership with Building Services to resolve existing building life and safety plans for the duration of construction and staged construction
- Acoustic Strategies: Best solutions for decreased noise levels were developed in partnership with an acoustic consultant. These strategies include acoustic spray foam at all exposed ceilings and the use of acoustic clouds above meeting rooms and throughout open workspaces. Additionally, mechanical units were replaced along with the introduction of sound dampening in new systems.
- Prefabricated Modular Systems: Glazed modular systems used for meeting rooms allow natural light to flow through the entire space white light
- Way Finding: Neighborhoods established with streets, corridors, pathways, distinct names and colours
Work photography by Gerry Kingsley